Length7h 56m
About this audiobook
When Jimmy Pitt, a wealthy and charming bachelor, impulsively bets he can burgle a house, he unwittingly sets off a chain of comedic misadventures involving mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and a colorful cast of characters.
With his trademark wit and humor, P. G. Wodehouse crafts a delightful tale that explores themes of class, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
"A Gentleman of Leisure" remains a timeless satire on societal norms and the absurdities of human nature, making it as relevant today as it was in the early 20th century.
Readers will be captivated by Jimmy's escapades and the laugh-out-loud moments that ensue, eager to see how he navigates the tangled web of his own making.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (3.2K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreYoung Adult, Humor
Length7 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11 Jimmy Makes a Bet
22 The New Pyramus and Thisbe
33 Mr. McEachern
44 Molly
55 A Thief in the Night
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66 An Exhibition Performance
77 Getting Acquainted
88 At Dreever
99 A New Friend and an Old One
1010 Jimmy Adopts a Lame Dog
1111 At the Turn of the Road
1212 Making a Start
1313 Spike’s Views
1414 Check, and a Counter Move
1515 Mr. McEachern Intervenes
1616 A Marriage has been Arranged
1717 Jimmy Remembers Something, and Hears Something Else
1818 The Lochinvar Method
1919 On the Lake
2020 A Lesson in Piquet
2121 Loathsome Gifts
2222 How Two of a Trade did not Agree
2323 Family Jars
2424 The Treasure-Seeker
2525 Explanations and an Interruption
2626 Stirring Times for Sir Thomas
2727 A Declaration of Independence
2828 Spennie’s Hour of Clear Vision
2929 The Last Round
3030 Conclusion
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